| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.31 |
| Liaison | Amy McElhinney |
| Submission Date | Sept. 29, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Mount Union
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jamie
Greiner Sustainability and Campus Outreach Manager Nature Center |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The website is a sub-page of the About Mount page and is linked from all landing pages off the main Mount Union website. Information available on the sustainability site includes a short YouTube video detailing efforts on Mount's campus, links to sustainability related organizations and movements of which Mount Union is part (ACUPCC, AASHE, STARS, etc), and information regarding sustainability related agreements between the University of Mount Union and the City of Alliance.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
N/A
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
https://www.facebook.com/RecyclemaniaAtMountUnion
Instagram - UMUGreenRaiders
Twitter - MUGreenRaiders
Snapchat - UMUGreenRaiders
A page run by Green Raiders, sustainability student assistant employees, and the Sustainability and Campus Outreach Manager to spread awareness about sustainability initiatives on campus and locally.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat?:
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The Dynamo is a student newspaper on campus. We regularly receive coverage on sustainability initiatives on campus 3-4 times a year.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Mount Union Magazine, an alumni publication printed tri-annually, is provided to all alumni and provides campus, sports and advancement news, feature stories and class notes.
This magazine keeps alumni and friends informed of the programs and activities of the Alumni Association, fellow alumni and the University. Alumni will receive each edition of the magazine as long as the Office of Alumni Engagement has your current address.
The magazine has highlighted sustainability efforts going on campus and highlights work students have done.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Gartner Welcome Center, a LEED certified Silver building, features a computer slide show (project on a television screen) describing the building of the Welcome Center and the green building principles and ideas used in the construction process. There is also information detailing the geothermal system that is used to heat and cool the building. 10 Sustainability Signs are placed throughout campus to highlight the following features: Solar panels (Peterson Fieldhouse and HPCC), Tree Campus USA certification, Bike Fix-it Station, White Roof (Tolerton-Hood), Butterfly Garden, LED Lighting, LEED Building Certification, and Hydration Stations.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
There are screens throughout the campus dining facilities that describe the efforts our food service (AVI) takes to make the dining operations more sustainable, including using recycled materials when possible, composting food waste, purchasing locally grown or produced foods, and encouraging students to practice "trayless" dining to help minimize food waste and water usage. AVI attempts to buy products as locally as possible and that only come in recyclable packaging and recycle as much material as possible. “Napkin Cards” also distribute information from various campus offices and AVI.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
There is a sign highlighting the Butterfly Garden and importance of pollinators. Recently, another pollinator habitat was developed and will soon have a sign in place explaining the importance of bees to our food supply.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Sustainability Tour includes 23 locations around campus. The locations are numbered on the campus map and descriptions of each are provided. The Green Raiders provide tours to campus (part of Freshman Orientation sessions and FYS classes) and community members if interested.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
N/A
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
A transportation challenge was part of Campus Sustainability month in 2015 and 2016. As part of the challenge a map of the Local Bike Trail (The Iron Horse Trail) was sent to the entire campus community.
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
N/A
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
A brief description of these materials or publications:
Raider Weekly is a university-wide weekly e-newsletter that features sustainability tips once per month.
TP Graffiti is posted each month in Restrooms around campus and provides information about sustainability topics and highlights upcoming events/programs.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information entered by Jamie Greiner. Data from UMU Website, Dynamo, and AVI Foodsystems.
Information entered by Jamie Greiner. Data from UMU Website, Dynamo, and AVI Foodsystems.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.